The European Union has unveiled an initial €1.9 billion humanitarian aid package for 2025, with €510 million earmarked for Nigeria and other sub-Saharan African countries.
The fund aims to support vulnerable populations across Africa, particularly in North-West Nigeria, West and Central Africa, the Sahel, the Lake Chad basin, Central Africa, the Great Lakes region, and the Greater Horn of Africa.
In an official statement on Friday, the Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness, and Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib, stated that the assistance reflects the EU’s commitment to aiding those most in need.
She also noted that over 300 million people will require humanitarian assistance in 2025.
“Our humanitarian aid funding will support our partners on the ground – the UN family, the Red Cross and Red Crescent family, international and local government and non-governmental organisations – to provide life-saving, emergency assistance where needed. At the same time, I reiterate my call for safe and unimpeded access to people in need: funding is not enough – we need to be able to reach the most vulnerable. And for this, there is an urgent need for all parties to respect International Humanitarian Law,” Lahbib said.
The EU Commission also stated that since 1992, it has been providing humanitarian aid in over 110 countries, helping millions of people annually.
This support is channeled through humanitarian partner organizations, including European NGOs, international bodies like UN agencies, and specialized agencies in member states.
